8 Of The Most Expensive Dishes In The U.S.

Would you spend $100 on a cheesesteak? What about an egg that costs a cool grand? Talk about putting your money where your mouth is. Despite the economic downturn of the past four years, many eateries are still churning out ridiculously expensive dishes like the recession never happened. Some are exotic delicacies, while many others are just straight-up gimmicks. Next, check out our list of some of the most expensive dishes in the U.S. How much would you spend on a single item? Let us know in the comments.

Fans of "Top Chef Masters" know <strong>Hubert Keller</strong> as the French-accented chef with mean knife skills and a calm demeanor. They may also know that he makes the most expensive hamburger in the world. At <a href="http://www.zagat.com/r/las-vegas-9" target="_blank">Fleur</a>, Chef Keller's burger joint in Las Vegas, the eponymous FleurBurger 5000 clocks in at a whopping five grand. And what does that "pocket change" get you? A Kobe beef patty with a cube of seared foie gras, shaved black truffles and truffle-spiked "special sauce" all sandwiched into a buttery brioche bun. And bonus, it comes with a bottle of 1990 Chateau Petrus. Technically, the burger is a steal compared to the hospital fees associated with a FleurBurger-induced heart attack.
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